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detox diet

Detoxing cleanses and diets seem to be the latest health trend. People use them to lose weight or to attempt to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle or because they have a belief that their body can’t naturally get rid of toxins on its own. Not true, by the way! If you’re feeling sluggish and unhealthy it’s more likely because of what you’re putting into your body rather than your body’s inability to get bad stuff out.

Detoxes come in a variety of forms. Some have you drink only juices, some allow certain foods and some “require” supplements or proprietary products from the company promoting the cleanse. You may see weight loss with a detox diet simply because you’re taking in so few calories not because this program is so healthy. And you will likely gain the weight back when you’re done with the diet. The detox will leave you feeling weak and depleted. You could experience headaches, nausea, muscle aches or cramps and fatigue. Does any of that sound healthy to you?!

The human body is naturally equipped to handle toxins if you fuel it properly. The very best “detox diet” you can perform is to eat clean, healthy, whole food. Lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and minimally processed foods. These kinds of foods will help your body run efficiently and ultimately get you the results you want in a healthier and more sustainable way.

Here’s a sample of meals for a day just to get you started. I’m not vegetarian but I don’t eat red meat and I eat chicken and fish only occasionally so this sample day may not be right for everyone. But it gives you an idea. I usually have 2 cups of coffee in the morning and drink water the rest of the day.